"Alright," Yu Feifei didn't ask any further. "I'll come find you after work."

They made an appointment to meet at the same hot pot restaurant where they last met.

"Speaking of which, I haven't tried their shrimp cakes yet. Last time I was really enjoying them when this person named Wen Qizhen interrupted me!" Yu Feifei said, couldn't help but ask curiously, "By the way, Xixi, did Wen Qizhen come looking for you again after that?"

"No," Yun Qing Xi answered truthfully, "Not even to look for me, not even to show her face."

Perhaps she was afraid to actually release that recording, after all, the Wen family is not as powerful as the Wu family. Offending Ye Ziyu and then Wu Peilan, then Wen Qizhen would truly be dead without a way out.

"I find it rather strange. She doesn't seem like the type to lay down her arms so easily," Yu Feifei frowned.

"Well, I think so too," Yun Qingxi agreed. "Who knows what big move they're planning."

"Nàxīxī, are you afraid?" Yú Fēifēi asked.

After asking, I realized I asked a stupid question. Could XiXi be afraid of that woman? Unless the sun rises in the west!

"If she dares to call someone over here to touch me, I will dare to report her and have her arrested. Let's see if Miss Wen can accept the legal consequences." Yun Qingxi said, actually was the worst possible scenario.

With Night Xuan as our bodyguard, we won't let something like last time happen again.

She didn't know that Ye Xuan had been punished with a year's worth of bonus because he hadn't been able to protect her closely last time she queued up for candied haws,

That's because Ye Xuan is the most outstanding among the younger generation of bodyguards, otherwise Ye Ziyu would have sent him straight to the North Pole to keep him company with Ye Zipei and polar bears.

"That's right." Yu Fei nodded, and she and Yun Qingxi thought of the same place.

With Ye Jia's bodyguard, and considering the last lesson learned, there's no way XiXi should be in danger anymore!

They set a time to go to the hot pot restaurant this afternoon.

After hanging up the phone, Yun Qingxi opened her computer. Before turning her grief into appetite, she decided to turn it into motivation and try to crack Xuan Mei's firewall.

However, before her fair fingers could strike the keyboard and send a command, a knock on the door interrupted her.

"Miss Yun," said Mr. Xu, "Mrs. Wen just sent an invitation, for you and Young Master Yu."

Yun Qing approached and opened the door, seeing a pink invitation card in Xu Butler's hand.

"Is it a wedding reception?" she asked.

If she remembered correctly, the Wen family only had one daughter, Wen Qizhen. If it was an engagement, then it must be Wen Qizhen getting engaged.

Isn't Ke Wenqi fond of Ye Ziyu?

Could it be that you've let go so quickly?

"It's not an engagement party, it's a ball." Explained Xu the Butler.

A dance invitation, in such a romantic pink?

Yun Qing hesitantly took the invitation and glanced at it. The ball was to be held seven days later in the afternoon, at a manor not far from here.

The Wen family had a manor in Longcheng, which was already considered a large family, but compared to the Ye family, these so-called large families were not enough to look at.

Yun Qingxi passed the invitation back: "What did Yezizi say?"

"Lord Yu said that if you wish to go, he would act as your escort and accompany you to the ball. He would also introduce your true identity to the high society of Long City," replied Butler Xu.

“You can go to the ball. No need to introduce yourself.” Yun Qingxi had already learned her own background from Ning Wanjuan, an old woman—her mother was once a brilliant designer, and her father was the current head of a wealthy family, a scumbag who abandoned his wife and daughter.

To be honest, she didn't even like the name Cheng Min'er. She should have been called Qiao Min'er and not taken her father's surname after he was a jerk.

"Okay, I will pass your message along." Xu Guanjia nodded respectfully.

To attend a ball, one naturally needs to prepare a suitable evening gown.

Yun Qingxi looked at the expensive clothes, shoes and bags in her wardrobe, feeling a sense that they were finally going to be useful.

She chose a pale milky white off-shoulder long dress. The embroidery on the dress was exquisite, revealing an ancient elegance with a hint of Hanfu style. However, the overall cut was simple and modern.

Two completely different styles blend perfectly together. Plus, the skirt is made of a silk-like fabric that shines even under the changing room lights, it's simply breathtaking!

"Miss Yun, you have such an eye for detail. This dress was personally designed by Madam Ning herself," Xu the Butler said.

How else could we say that Miss Yun caught the eye of Madam Ning?

Out of so many evening gowns, Old Madam Ning only participated in the design of this one, and it was unexpectedly chosen by Miss Yun!

Yun Qingxi picked out a skirt and also chose a pair of high heels that matched the skirt, as well as a suitable handbag.

Master Xu clearly had a discerning eye for jewelry and recommended a pearl necklace to her.

Pearl necklaces tend to make people look old-fashioned.

This one is quite different, not the common white or cream-colored pearls, but black pearls. The design is very simple and it complements the clothes perfectly when worn.

"And there are earrings and bracelets, you should try them on." Xu Guanjia kindly took out the entire set of black pearl jewelry.

Yúnqíng was sitting in the dressing room, putting on her jewelry one by one. When she put on her earrings, she accidentally pinned a strand of hair.

Xu Guanta immediately stepped forward, reaching out to help.

Suddenly, a cold gaze, as if solidified, pierced through him. Xu Guanjia's heart skipped a beat as he turned to look at the entrance of the dressing room.

Ye Ziyu pushed the door open and walked in, just in time to see this scene.

I don't know if it was Yunqingxi who misread it, but she felt like this big pig hoof seemed to be…eating vinegar?

Could a man like him, an iceberg, ever be jealous?

Yunqing thought to herself that she must be overthinking things—this big pig's hoof wouldn't like her anyway, so why would he be jealous?

"Yu Shao, don't you even knock before coming in?" she said coldly, "Do you need to go back to kindergarten and learn basic common sense again?"

It's not like he's the only one who knows how to be sarcastic. Shouldn't commoners be allowed to light candles if officials are allowed to start fires?

Butler Xu's heart skipped a beat.

Heaven and earth bear witness, who dares speak to Young Master Yu in such a tone?

Don't even mention the younger generation, even elders from prominent families like the Wens and Us, when they see Young Master Yu, they are always polite and respectful.

Miss Yun, what medicine did you take today? Are you trying to die?

Xu Guantao arrived late and didn't witness the interaction between Ye Ziyu and Yun Qingxi before. He was nervously apprehensive, but he saw that Ye Ziyu remained expressionless, walked over directly, and picked up the earring on the table.

The door is open. If you don't want people to come in, close the door.

Then, he reached out and gently brushed Yunqing Xi's hair aside, putting the earrings on for her.

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Didn't Yu Shao actually throw Miss Yun into the sea to feed the fish?

Did you personally put earrings on Miss Yun?

Heavens and earth bear witness, the sun came up from the west?

Ye Ziyu's warm breath fell on Yun Qingxi's ear.

Yúnqíng's heart beat faster uncontrollably. She felt like she might have been possessed, for every time this iceberg approached, her breath would become short and quick without her realizing it?

Luckily, putting on earrings only took a few seconds. She remained calm and pulled away from him, glancing at her reflection in the mirror.

It has to be said, this evening gown was tailor-made for her, every detail just right.

Although her legs weren't as long as a model's, they were straight and well-proportioned. Her waist was very thin, and after putting on a belt, it looked even more slender...

Beside her, Ye Ziyu kept his gaze fixed on her face.

Although she had no makeup on, her features were enough to stir Ye Ziyu's heart.

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